Job Title

Assistant Director, Athletic Communications

Agency

Texas A&M University - Kingsville

Department

Intercollegiate Athletics

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

Kingsville, Texas

Job Type

Staff

Job Description

About Texas A&M University–Kingsville

Texas A&M University–Kingsville (TAMUK), the oldest institution of higher learning in South Texas and a proud member of the Texas A&M University System, stands as the region’s premier university. TAMUK offers the widest range of academic programs and degrees in South Texas, provides exceptional learning and residential facilities, conducts impactful research, awards substantial scholarships, and has awarded more than 80,000 degrees in the institution’s 100-year history. The university is recognized for its unwavering commitment to student success, meaningful research, and deep community engagement. With a welcoming campus culture and strong regional partnerships, TAMUK offers faculty and staff a unique opportunity to make a lasting difference in the lives of students and the broader South Texas region.

Location: The University is located in historic Kingsville, a friendly, safe city of 25,000 that is the home of the legendary King Ranch. Corpus Christi and its beaches are just 40 miles to the northeast, and the border with Mexico is 120 miles to the south at Brownsville or 119 miles to the west at Laredo.

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Position Overview

The Assistant Director of Athletic Communications reports to the Director of Athletic Communications and assists in publicity efforts for all sponsored sports, including writing press releases and feature stories; Produces and edits game programs, game notes, and media guides; Assists with maintenance of the Athletic department’s website.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Administrative Support

• Assists the Director of Athletic Communications and the athletics’ department with day-to-day operations

• Trains and supervises graduate students, student workers and game-day staff

• Attends weekly meetings with staff and administration

Compliance and Policy Implementation

• Consistent compliance with NCAA DII, LSC, TAMUK, and TAMUS policies, rules, and regulations

• Attend trainings as needed to ensure compliance with TAMUK and TAMUS policies

Special Projects and Reporting

• Assists in publicity efforts for all sponsored sports, including writing press releases and feature stories; producing and editing game programs, game notes and media guides; helping maintain historical records; distributes athletic information to all media outlets; and assists in the relations with local, regional and national media

• Assists in the maintenance of the official website

• Assists the game day operations, including media relations, game management and statistical services

Communication and Stakeholder Engagement

• Create or assist in the creation of promotional items for events and/or games that the athletics department promotes

• Inform and/or release information to local, regional and national media regarding athletic news and/or updates

• Collaborate with campus departments as needed in the promotion and execution of Athletic Events

The above represents the major duties, responsibilities, and authorities of this job, and is not intended to be a complete list of all tasks and functions. Other duties may be assigned.

Required Qualifications

Education – Bachelor’s degree in sports journalism, sports administration, public relations, or related field.

Experience – Three (3) years of related experience.

Preferred Qualifications - Master’s degree

Physical Requirements

• Ability to work outdoors exposed to various weather conditions, potential allergens, elevated noise levels, and heat

• Ability to move up to 20 lbs with assistance

• Ability to move light, medium or heavy objects with assistance.

• Some lifting/carrying of presentation materials (i.e. ability to lift, carry, load or unload up to 10 lbs. of instructional materi